A debt consolidation loan for bad credit is a personal loan that you use to roll (or consolidate) many debts into one. These are typically unsecured loans.Common examples of secured debts in North Carolina include mortgages, car loans, and certain types of personal loans. Secured loans require collateral, are typically easier to qualify for and could be a good choice if you have bad credit. SECU personal loans are available to members 18 years or older, living in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, or Virginia. This loan type is suited for borrowers with ample assets but little income or poor credit. A secured loan allows borrowers with bad credit to use an asset as collateral. Secured lending is defined as a loan or extension of credit in which the borrower pledges an asset as collateral for the loan. SECU personal loans are available to members 18 years or older, living in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, or Virginia. This loan type is suited for borrowers with ample assets but little income or poor credit.